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WV52 VDA

2002 Fiat Stilo

Brown Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2018
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

145,161 mi
Last recorded145,161 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2017
Typical for 2002 Fiat Stilo63,317 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV52 VDA
MakeFiat
ModelStilo
Year2002
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2017 145,161 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2017 145,158 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Aug 2016
Fail 2 Aug 2016

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 136,455 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2015 136,421 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 133,295 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 127,780 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Fail 29 Aug 2013 127,780 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Fail 21 Aug 2013 127,775 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2012 117,693 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Aug 2011 106,513 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2011 106,513 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2010 91,583 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2010 91,582 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Aug 2009 80,061 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2009 80,061 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 23 Aug 2008 71,133 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

reccomend fuel addative vehicle smokes heavily under hard acceleration cleared out on road test

Pass 24 Sep 2007 63,046 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2007 62,968 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Sep 2006 52,110 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2005 42,852 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

How Reliable is the Fiat Stilo?

Based on 566,057 MOT tests across 43,678 vehicles.

66.4%
Pass Rate
6,821
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
43,678
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 47,634
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 19,816
Headlamp aim too low 19,692
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 18,357
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 17,651
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WV52 VDA is a 2002 Fiat Stilo in Brown with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

Across all 2002 Fiat Stilo models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.6% with a typical mileage of 63,317 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Fiat Stilo fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 47,634 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WV52 VDA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Stilo typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 24 years old, this Fiat Stilo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was WV52 VDA registered?

WV52 VDA is a 2002 Fiat Stilo, first registered on 24 September 2002.

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